THE VIOLENT protest at King’s College staged by masked thugs from Antifa shows there is a growing culture of intolerance towards free speech on the UK’s university campuses, according to the Henry Jackson Society.

Kings College London protest shows there is a 'growing intolerance to free speech'

Video shows demonstrators forcing their way into a building on KCL before setting off a fire alarm and smoke bombs to “no platform” the controversial Carl Benjamin, otherwise known as Sargon of Akkad, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Institute, Dr. Yaron Brook.

Scuffles broke out, windows were apparently damaged, there are reports that security guards were taken to hospital which forced the KCL Libertarian Society event to be cancelled.

National Organiser of Student Rights at the Henry Jackson Society Emma Fox said: “The appalling scenes at KCL last night should put paid to any doubt that there is an encroaching culture of intolerance and hostility towards free speech on university campuses in Britain.

“While the two speakers undoubtedly have controversial views, they should be met by the force of argument, not the argument of force.

The statement added: “Windows have been smashed, and gas bombs were lit on campus.

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“A number of KCL security guards are on their way to hospital after being assaulted.”

Violent protests also flared up outside the event hall which led the college to bar all non-student ticket holders from attending the event.

The police were called but Scotland Yard said no arrests were made.

KCL said it would launch a review into the incident.

A King’s College London spokesperson said: “The event organised by King’s College London’s Libertarian Society had to be cancelled after protestors violently forced their way into the venue.

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“The Police attended and we are fully co-operating with their investigation.

“We absolutely condemn the use of violent protest in any situation.

“Universities provide an environment for open and uncensored debate from all sides on issues of political, scientific, moral, ethical and religious significance and where people have conflicting views.

“This should be able to take place without fear of violence or intimidation. King’s takes its responsibilities to provide a safe environment for free, peaceful and respectful dialogue very seriously.

“The university and Students' Union will be reviewing the incident to decide on appropriate action to be taken.”

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